Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    Welcome to the 2025 Xepherus Reads Reading Challenge!     It is time to share  this year's Reading Challenge.     Rules:   ·           Choose a book for each category. There is no need to go numerically; take each challenge in any order you wish. ·           Once read, add the book to your list. You may also read books that are not in a category. There is a place below to add them. A running total is displayed at the beginning of the reading challenge.  ·          Share your challenge on social media and let your friends know how much fun you have reading your choices. Maybe you will encourage your friends to read more.      The challenge dates are January 1, 2025, to   December 31, 2025 ...

   Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,          December was spent reading and editing the physical copy of my debut thriller, Days to Die. I am excited to share this story with all of you. More information is listed below.   January starts a new year of reading and I want to start with a bang!    January TBR: A Thin Dark Line by Tami Hoag Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell Middle of the Night by Riley Sager Murder at an Irish Bookshop by Carlene O'Connor Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena The Third Victim by Lisa Gardner      Let me know  what you are reading  in the comments below. Follow me on social media by visiting my  Linktree . I am preparing my debut novel for publication. Check out the  official website  for clues, crowdfunding, and previews.  Enjoy shopping with me at my  eBay  store and visit my Print-on-Demand sites for t-shirts, mugs, and more!    I am a pro...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,         Christmas books can be whimsical, touching, or downright hysterical. Whatever Christmas book that you love to read, we can all agree that they make the holidays a lot brighter.   Here are my favorite books that I pull out every Christmas:   How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess-  This childhood classic never gets old. I always love reading this tale of a Grinch in need of Christmas cheer. Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark mysteries-  this mother-daughter collaboration has been a holiday staple for mystery fans for decades. The two authors crossover their popular detectives to create a whimsical holiday adventures with every book. Dashing Through the Snow is my favorite. In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepard-  the novel the film A Christmas Story was based on. This hilarious account of one man's childhood over several holidays is laugh-out-loud fu...

   Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,          The adventure of my publishing journey has reached an exciting moment. I can now officially debut the cover and long description of my debut thriller, Days to Die.   Please visit my stores and crowdfunding links if you wish to contribute to my publishing journey. GoFund Me Page I have several ways for you to help support my publishing journey. I have an eBay store where you can buy merchandise, such as books.       I also have Print on Demand T-shirts, mugs, and more in my Amazon, Redbubble, and TeePublic stores.          You may also use the QR codes below to help me with my  publishing journey.  All donations are appreciated. Or at Buy Me a Coffee        All donations are appreciated.       Also, I am a proud affiliate of  Book of the Month . Check out their amazing selection and save by clicking above....

     Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,      It's my turn! Let's see what books I can use to complete my Summerween Book Tag. My review links are added to each choice. Pumpkin Spice  (a book that you loved curling up with)- Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson . I used an entire Sunday in bed with this book. Set during the Gold Rush in the 1800s, it is the story of a young woman with supernatural abilities she uses to find gold. It is a fantastic journey through history.  Ghoulish  (a book villain that was so scary, you doubted they were human)- Mr. Dinchara from Lisa Gardner's Say Goodbye . A demented serial killer, Dinchara hangs his victims cocooned from trees. And he has a few hundred spiders as pets.  Bump in the Night  (a book that had you scared of noises in the night)- The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty . This one had me jumpy the first time I read it and it continues to creep me out. The spider walk scene alone ...

   Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,      Halloween is my favorite holiday. And when August rolls around, it's time to celebrate. Stores start stocking Halloween and my yearly book tag is released.   Get ready for the 2024 Summerween Book Tag in no particular order: Pumpkin Spice (a book that you loved curling up with)- Ghoulish (a book villain that was so scary, you doubted they were human)- Bump in the Night (a book that had you scared of noises in the night)- Creatures of the Night (a book featuring scary beasts)- This House for Sale (a book featuring a terrifying haunted house)- Poor Unfortunate Souls (a book featuring a tragic character)- Final Destination (a book featuring the craziest death)- She Went Bad (a female character that turns from good to bad) Underneath the Bed (a villain you would never want underneath your bed)- Trick or Treat (a book that takes place on Halloween)-   I will share my answers this week. Have fun! **...